Advice for parents

It can be a huge worry to find out that your child has been experiencing bullying. You may be concerned about how they are feeling and their safety. Understanding what steps you can take to get the bullying stopped may feel overwhelming. Our advice section can help guide you through the steps you can take. We have advice on spotting the signs of bullying, talking to your child, the impact of bullying and what to do if you have found out that your child is bullying others. We have supportive advice on issues such as racist bullying, bullying of disabled children and bullying outside of school.

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We're here for families

If you are looking for advice on bullying and worried about your child or teen, we are here for you. We understand the impact of bullying and why it is important to get this resolved. You can call us on our helpline on 0808 800 222, send us a message on WhatsApp on 07441 444125, talk to us via our live chat service or email us at askus@familylives.org.uk

We have a dedicated section on our forums on all topics related to bullying. Our forums are a safe space if you would like to share issues or dilemmas with others who understand what you are going through. Our forums are moderated by our team of moderators who are trained to provide support to families.

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Useful organisations

Find out more about your rights, what support you should expect and more from GOV.UK.

The Anti Bullying Alliance have a helpful bullying information toolkit for parents and carers. 

Young Minds have a helpful guide on bullying for parents and carers.